Category: Diet


December 5, 2024

Brandon Morris, M.D. of Summit Medical Group sits down with Living East TN to share tips for staying healthy and refreshed this holiday season!

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Click here to see Dr. Morris’s interview with, East TN Living. Dr. Morris discusses how to enjoy the holidays in moderation by practicing healthy eating habits — opt for smaller portions, avoid overfilling your plate and stay hydrated while enjoying that holiday drink. Small changes can make a big difference in how you feel! As […]

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June 4, 2024

Do I need an Annual Check up?

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With the demands we all have on our time, do you really need to take time to see your doctor each year? I would argue that the answer is a definite yes! So how does a simple annual exam keep you healthy? First, your doctor will take a history of your current and past problems. […]

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April 29, 2024

National Stress Awareness Month

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Don’t worry, be happy! April is recognized as National Stress Awareness month to bring attention to the negative impact of stress.  The World Health Organization defines stress as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation.  Stress is a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges and threats in […]

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August 11, 2022

Weight Loss

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Weight loss journeys look different to everyone- perhaps it’s a total overhaul on lifestyle, or small changes that help you reach your goal. I wanted to take this time to open the conversation about weight loss, and healthy lifestyle changes. Many people find themselves initially motivated, but then lose steam with family gatherings, vacation, celebrations, […]

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March 18, 2021

National Nutrition Month

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Every year The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics sets March aside as National Nutrition Month.  This year celebrates how to personalize YOUR plate.  Everyone has different goals, health concerns and tastes. Every week this month focus on a different area of healthy eating and lifestyle. Week one: Eat a variety of nutritious foods every day.  […]

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November 26, 2019

National Diabetes Month

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November is National Diabetes month.  This is the time of year individuals, healthcare providers and communities come together to bring attention to diabetes and its impact on millions of lives.   Currently, there are 30 million Americans that have diabetes and there are another 84 million people who are at risk of developing diabetes. This year […]

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August 15, 2019

Not So Sweet

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The widespread promotion of low-fat diets in the late 1900’s has increased the dietary proportion of carbohydrates.  Unfortunately, since that time, the incidence of obesity and diabetes has continued to rise.  In addition, the current consumption of sugar is out of control-especially considering that the average male should consume the equivalent of 9 teaspoons of […]

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March 7, 2019

National Nutrition Month

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The month of March brings many reasons to celebrate… day light savings, signs of spring and for dietitians…  National Nutrition Month.   This month is the time of year that The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics brings to light the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical habits. There is so […]

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November 20, 2018

National Diabetes Month

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November is National Diabetes Month.  Do you have diabetes or know someone that does?  It is likely because 30 million Americans have diabetes with  another 7 million that are walking around that don’t even know they have diabetes.   What is diabetes and why do we need to be concerned about it?  Diabetes is a […]

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April 4, 2013

We all eat; therefore, we all have a diet.

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By:  Katherine Geoghagan, RD, CDE Dietary Guidelines With all the different “diets” out there it can get confusing to know what works and what doesn’t.  Diet is just a four letter word.  We all eat; therefore, we all have a diet!  Try to remember if it sounds too good to be true…it probably is! So, […]

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